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Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Advisor. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Phone support with the customer
  • to resolve issues pertaining to future releases of IMIS
  • support issues that arise in the field for current releases of IMIS.
• Run vulnerability assessments STIGS/SCAP
  • add additional security controls to reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment
• Recommend evaluated hardware based on customer needs. Evaluate the hardware to ensure there are no unwanted features, such as wireless communication features that could be enabled or on by default.
• Make adjustments to Operating Systems and other COTS software to help with configuration management and installation. Create tools to secure operating systems and applications used.
• Make requested changes to COTS software to meet customer intended use.
• Create packages and tools to install, remove, setup, check, etc. the packages provided to the customer.
• Research latest CVEs for software and hardware we use for the customer.
• Create documentation for the latest information about OS patches and CVEs.
• Run vulnerability assessments of lab systems and hardware.
• Update custom STIG tools , add additional security controls to further reduce the attack surface of the Operating Systems and network equipment used on the program.
• Make recommendations to improve security and act on those recommendations when approved.
• Create network environments for testing.
• Troubleshootnetwork issues with the systems and assist with field network issues.
• Make configuration changes to templates provided to the customer based on business changes.
• Provide procedures and support to the customer as needed when troubleshooting potential network issues.
• Make recommendations to the customer to provide better security, performance, and redundancy.
• Setup various routing protocols in our lab environment on physical and virtual switches, firewalls, and routers to test various scenarios.
• Contributes to completion of major engineering programs and projects
• Develops solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
• Perform highly complex systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end
• Oversees highly complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Performs highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Performs continual maintenance and provides highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
• Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
• Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology and works with management to evolve current processes
• May serve as team lead
• May coach and provide guidance to less experience professionals

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education:Bachelors Degree in related IT field
• Required Experience:8+ years of related experience, additional years of experience in lieu of degree can be considered

Experience in managing and executing the following:

• a GitLab repository
• FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, JSIG Processes, STIG Processes
• Cisco ASA, switching, routing, and configuration
• Software and Hardware Quality Assurance
• Unix, Linux
• Oracle Solaris
• LDAP Integration
• Security Clearance :Secret
• Required Certification: Sec+ CE or DoD 8140 equivalent
• Location: Onsite-Bossier City, LA
• US Citizenship required

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.